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Deal on Greek debt agreed after marathon talks

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports that Eurozone finance ministers meeting in Brussels have struck a wide-ranging deal on a long term plan to manage Greece's enormous debt

A new day for all Greeks?

Elena Panaritis, former World Bank Economist and former Pasok MP, says there has been an acknowledgment of the reality of Greek debt

Deal will help Greece service debt commitments

Sharon Bowles, MEP and chairperson of the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, says Irish ministers will be looking at the Greek deal and saying: "We wish"

What does the Greek deal mean for Ireland?

Karl Whelan, Professor of Economics at UCD, says the ECB could continue to block a deal on Ireland's promissory notes

Abortion, the Budget and Shannon airport on the Govt agenda

Brian Dowling reports on the issues to be discussed at today's Cabinet meeting

Government to publish expert report on abortion today

Taoiseach Enda Kenny says the Government will deal with the issue of abortion quickly and comprehensively

European court strikes down ESM challenge

Paul Cunningham, Europe Correspondent, reports that the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg has approved the EU's permanent bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism

Part 1, Pre-Budget series: Kilkenny

Cian McCormack reports from Kilkenny on day two of his road trip, assessing people's fears and hopes for Budget 2013

Part 2, Pre-Budget series: Kilkenny

If you have a story you'd like to tell Cian, you can contact him at towns@rte.ie

Scouting Ireland cancels national Jamboree

John Lawlor, Chief Executive of Scouting Ireland, says they've had to cancel their main national event due to a low level of bookings

Brave rescuers to be honoured

Karl Fitzgerald, who helped save his parents from drowning, is one of 22 quick-thinking rescuers being recognised by Irish Water Safety at Dublin Castle today

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